WATERCRESS SALAD WITH PEARS AND CREAMY GOAT CHEESE DRESSING

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Watercress Salad With Pears and Creamy Goat Cheese Dressing image

I went to 2 stores to find fresh watercress to make this salad. It was worth it tho, it turned out wonderful. Points 3.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Lemon

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup log-style goat cheese, plus
2 tablespoons log-style goat cheese, divided
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 ripe pear
1 bunch fresh watercress, about 4 cups

Steps:

  • Puree 1/4 cup goat cheese, milk, hazelnut oil and lemon juice in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Cut pear in half; core.
  • Thinly slice lengthwise.
  • Arrange slices fanned out on 4 plates.
  • Trim lower third of watercress stems.
  • Toss watercress with 1/4 cup of the dressing to lightly coat.
  • Mound next to pears.
  • Drizzle remaining dressing over salads.
  • Crumble remaining 2 tablespoons cheese over tops.
  • Grind pepper to taste over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 10.5, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 0.8

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